Sunrise Berry & Whipped Cottage Cheese Toast
Start your day with a vibrant, protein-packed breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is heart-healthy. A velvety smooth whipped cottage cheese spread creates the perfect creamy base for a burst of fresh berries and a delicate hint of maple sweetness. This recipe is designed to be delicious, satisfying, and fully compliant with a DASH-friendly lifestyle.
Servings 4 toasts
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
- 6 thick slices no-salt-added whole-grain bread
- 1 ⅔ cups 400 g no-salt-added, low-fat cottage cheese
- ¾ cup 110 g fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ¾ cup 110 g fresh blackberries, halved if large
- ½ tsp 1 g fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp 10 mL pure maple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Berries: Gently rinse and pat the strawberries and blackberries dry. On a cutting board, hull and quarter the strawberries. Slice any particularly large blackberries in half. Set them aside.
- Whip the Cottage Cheese: In a high-speed blender, combine the no-salt-added cottage cheese and fresh lemon zest. Secure the lid and blend on high for 75 to 90 seconds. Scrape down the sides with a spatula midway through. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth, airy, and has a texture similar to ricotta.
- Toast the Bread: Place a large, dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, and toast for 2-3 minutes per side until evenly golden-brown and crisp.
- Assemble the Toasts: Transfer the warm toasts to serving plates. Generously spread about ¼ cup of the whipped cottage cheese mixture across the surface of each slice.
- Garnish and Serve: Artfully arrange the prepared strawberries and blackberries over the whipped cottage cheese. Lightly drizzle the maple syrup over the berries and finish with a few fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and fresh aroma. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1 toast)- Calories: 154 kcal
- Total Fat: 1.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Total Sugars: 6.5 g
- Includes Added Sugars: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g